How to train Trial to your child
We all hope we never need it. Still, it is an advantage to have a well-stocked first aid bag when riding Trial. In this article we will tell what we bring along and why. I’ve always had a first aid bag with me, when I was out training or riding a motorcycle race.It has not …
What is in the first aid kit, when riding motorcycle sports?Read More
When it comes to motorsport – and especially at Trial – you (as the trainer/parent) must provide the first aid in the event of a crash. It is important as a rider, trainer and parent that we can provide the necessary first aid. In this article I will not deal with ordinary first aid. There …
First aid for sports injuries related to motor sportsRead More
I remember the feeling!You got a 12.5 ”OSET or similar small Trial motorcycle in the workshop, and you just want to get Junior to ride it. It is so tempting to put training wheels on the motorcycle to get them riding. But resist the temptation, because in my opinion it’s the wrong way to get …
My good mate and old Trial coach used to have a saying. You haven’t trained hard enough, until you’ve either ruined something on your bike, you have bled or cried. Of course, that’s complete nonsense – or is it? When are we in fact training, and when are we just riding around and having fun? …
There are many opinions on whether training should be conducted alone or together with others. I will, in this article, try to sum-up some of the experiences that we have made on the subject. The first thought is quite often, that it will be better for the child to train together with others. Although this …
I been planning on replacing the original batteries on the motorcycle with Lithium. The manufacturers of Lithium batteries promise a strong increase in riding time and significantly lesser weight. But is that really the case? Why Lithium batteries? One of the biggest problems a electric motorcycle faces, is that you have to store the energy …
When is it time, for the child to stand up on the pegs (riding standing up), instead of sitting on the motorcycle? This is a question most ask themselves when junior starts for example in Trials. The question is quite natural, because all places you look, you will read that it is an advantage for …
If you and your child have taken the plunge into motorsport already, then this article may not be so relevant. I should probably have written it as the first article on JuniorMoto.com, but it ended up differently. This matter is still close to my heart though – and I want to share why I feel …
It may be a good idea to vary the training occasionally, so that it is not always racing at the club’s facility or in sections. In addition to our regular training day(s), we try to “spice” it up at times. Trial single track training One of these additions can be Single Track training. Single Track …
This article is about you! JuniorMoto.com is about how you train your child to ride a motorcycle – especially Toodler and Cadet. That being children under 10 years of age. The younger the child is, the more it demands of the coach – i.e. you. You are the Coach, mentor and motivator. I will try …
There is no formula for what constitutes good coaching and how best to train your child. It depends who is the coach and who is the trainee – and sometimes it depends on the day and the mood. However, there are things that have worked well for us, which I would like to pass on. …
If your child starts early, there is a good chance that they are starting on a 12.5″ machine. There are no big differences between small machines, especially if you are starting with a slightly older (used) machine. We have some experience with upgrading 12.5″ machines. The upgrades have worked for us, and you can evaluate …
